Energy conservation News

France yesterday introduced energy conservation laws making it obligatory for shops and commercial premises to switch off internal, window and exterior lighting at night.

The French government may introduce a law making it obligatory for lighting in shops and public buildings to be switched off during the early morning hours.

Earth Hour participation has grown by leaps and bounds since its inception in 2007. Advocates claim it saves energy and raises awareness of the issue. Naysayers dismiss it as worthless and paranoiacs dismiss it as a conspiracy. Is the truth out there?

Detroit - Ford, the only major U.S. auto manufacturers to refuse a government bailout, has introduced a PC Power Management program that it predicts will save the company $1.2 million per annum.